Named after Dame Hilda Ross, a pioneering social activist and New Zealand's first female MP, this village on Ruakura Road embodies her spirit of community and care. Set in lush green spaces yet close to Hamilton's heart, Hilda Ross offers residents the freedom to live independently or with support, knowing their home is secure and their needs are met. Whether you're enjoying a coffee at the village café, swimming in the heated pool, or accessing world-class care when life changes, you'll find a vibrant community where independence and connection thrive together.
Choose from light, spacious townhouses designed for the 70-plus person, or serviced apartments with chef-prepared meals and housekeeping support included.
Community is central to life at Hilda Ross.
From organised events and shopping trips to activities that inspire movement, the village offers a rich calendar of social connection and wellness. Enjoy chef-prepared meals in the dining room, relax in the bar, or pursue your passions in the workshop, library, or on the bowling green.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Hilda Ross Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Located on Ruakura Road in Hamilton East, Hilda Ross Retirement Village sits in lush green spaces with close proximity to the city centre. The neighbourhood offers easy access to cultural attractions including Hamilton Gardens (54 hectares of merged old and creative landscape design), the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts on the University of Waikato campus, and Waikato Museum. Residents enjoy the peace and quiet of their own sanctuary while remaining connected to Hamilton's vibrant community.
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Accrues over your first 2.5 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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